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Arthur Vermeeren will finally have his chance with the Belgian national team in late 2024, although his time at Atlético de Madrid seems to be numbered. Despite standing out at Antwerp, the 19-year-old midfielder failed to adapt to Diego Simeone's system, who never found a place for him in his once starting XI. Vermeeren arrived in January hoping to strengthen the midfield, but his limited appearances and lack of continuity led him to seek playing time at another team.
Obligation to buy if he plays a certain number of matches
Taking advantage of this situation, Leipzig secured his loan deal in the final days of the summer transfer window, granting him a role in their Bundesliga scheme. Since then, the youngster has played 13 out of the 14 matches for the German team, accumulating more time on the field than he did at Atlético, where he only managed 160 minutes.
As reported by the newspaper AS, the loan includes a mandatory purchase option close to 20 million euros, an amount Leipzig could trigger soon if the Belgian player continues to appear on the pitch. Everything indicates that Atlético sees this sale as a way to free up resources and rethink their midfield in January, especially given Barrios' injuries and the few quality alternatives in the current squad. Vermeeren, who has not fit into the red-and-white style, seems destined to stay in Germany and establish himself away from the Spanish league.
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